Sandal Primary School, Shipley

In its own words: "Over the past few months, we have reflected as a school on what makes Sandal Primary School so special. While our school motto remains Nurture Grow Succeed , we have updated and streamlined our school values to truly reflect our shared aspirations for our children: • Nurture: Synonymous with the fabric of Sandal - valuing the whole child."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and coding.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £10.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Sandal Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 80% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Sandal Primary School as their first choice and 128 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sandal Primary School are Baildon Glen Primary School (0.5 miles, 39% reading, 46% maths); Wycliffe CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 58% maths); Hoyle Court Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); and Saltaire Primary School (1 mile, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths).

Sandal Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 40 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 13 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Saltaire Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Lane Belmont Ave (opposite), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 200 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).

In 2024/25, Sandal Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.